Madam Secretary — Season 1, Episode 12: Standoff

Episode synopsis

When a Texas state trooper is killed by a Mexican cartel smuggler, Elizabeth arranges an extradition deal before going on vacation to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary in New York City. However, when political issues arise around the case, she is forced to cut their trip short. Also, Elizabeth’s son injures himself while Blake is watching him.

About Madam Secretary

After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Pilot
• E2Another Benghazi
• E3The Operative
• E4Just Another Normal Day
• E5Blame Canada
• E6The Call
• E7Passage
• E8Need to Know
• E9So It Goes
• E10Collateral Damage
• E11Game On
• E13Chains of Command